Question

Write a word phrase for the following algebraic expression: 8n-3.

Answer 1

Here is the expression:

$8n-3$

"n" is defined as a variable. In the expression, "n" is being multiplied by 8.

$Current\ Expression: 8\ \times\ a\ number\ n$

"-" is the subtraction sign. You are going to be subtracting. Most of the time, when subtracting, "decreased by" is often used for subtracting.

$Current\ Expression: 8\ \times\ a\ number\ n\ decreased\ by$

3 is just 3. You can just add 3 to the expression.

$Current\ Expression: 8\ \times\ a\ number\ n\ decreased\ by\ 3$

ANSWER: 8 times a number n decreased by 3

Answer 2

eight times n minus three.